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In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to the other three carbon atoms.

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Important Questions on Carbon and its Compounds

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State two important uses of each diamond and graphite.
 
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The different forms of the same element are known as_____.
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What are fullerenes? Name the most common fullerenes.
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Give a reason for the following:

Graphite is used as a lubricant.

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Graphite is a bad conductor of electricity.
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Name an allotropic form of carbon that is a poor conductor of electricity but a good conductor of heat. (Coke / Graphite / Diamond)
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Why is graphite used as a solid lubricant?
 
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Graphite has layers of hexagonal carbon bondings.
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Give two examples of allotropic forms of carbon.

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Give reason for the following:

Diamond is used as a gem in jewellery.

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Circle the odd one and give reason for your choice.

 Diamond, charcoal, graphite, marble

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Which are the crystalline forms of carbon? State any two of their properties.

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What is black lead made up of? (carbon/lead)
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Diamond is insoluble in all solvents.
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Write three differences between graphite and diamond.
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Circle the odd one and give reason for your choice.

Coke, charcoal, coal tar, liquid ammonia.